Graduation 2022
PhD graduate Shandré Pillay wants to make a difference in TB research
29 July 2022 | Director Roxanne Harris. Videography and Video Edit Ruairi Abrahams. Photo Je’nine May.Inspirational Faculty of Health Sciences student, Shandré Pillay, graduated with a PhD in Clinical Sciences and Immunology on Friday, 22 July during the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) first live and in person PhD graduation ceremony since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
After being inspired by her late father to study in the field of science, Pillay has made it her mission to research infectious diseases, specifically tuberculosis and finding a way through her research to best treat the disease.
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PhD Graduation July 2022
The July 2022 PhD candidates graduated on Friday, 22 July 2022 at their faculty’s graduation ceremony as per the published schedule available on the graduation page on the UCT Students website. Ceremonies were livestreamed on the website, and video recordings are now available on this feature page and on UCT’s YouTube channel.
We are excited to see our UCT graduates unleash their potential for a fair and just society. Join in with the celebrations on social media by using the #UCTGrad2022 hashtag.
Graduation highlights
Ceremony recordings
Our stories: inspirational graduates
The UCT News team has profiled a cross-section of inspirational PhD graduands whose stories have inspired us. To all those we haven’t been able to feature, we’d like to say: each one of you is an inspiration – to your university, your families and your communities. We wish you every success in the future.
#UCTGrad2022 – social media elements
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